A Steelers Depot every day section. A fast hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related tales that won’t require an entire article, however nuggets price mentioning and passing on to you guys.
Your Depot After Darkish for Sept. 3.
IRELAND GAME MAKES MORE HISTORY
The Steelers have a giant season arising. Not solely are they hoping to lastly break their playoff loss streak, however they’re additionally set to make historical past by enjoying within the NFL’s first regular-season recreation in Eire. In Week 4, they’ll play the Minnesota Vikings, a well-known foe for Aaron Rodgers. Nevertheless, it was not too long ago introduced that the sport in Eire will make extra historical past, too.
The Athletic introduced on Twitter that sports activities broadcaster Kate Scott will name the Steelers-Vikings recreation for Westwood One. She’ll develop into the primary feminine play-by-play announcer to name a regular-season recreation on the community, including an thrilling factor to the already historic event.
SWANN ATTENDING EVENT
Within the Nineteen Seventies, the Steelers constructed a dynasty. A lot of their success was on account of their protection. Nevertheless, in addition they had a number of Corridor of Famers on offense, together with vast receiver Lynn Swann. Swann performed for the Steelers from 1974-1982, accumulating a number of accolades, together with being the MVP of Tremendous Bowl 10.
Whereas he’s been retired for a very long time, Swann nonetheless tries to have a constructive influence off the sphere. It was not too long ago revealed that Swann will attend the twenty third annual Willie Stargell Celeb Invitational. Stargell was a Pittsburgh Pirates legend, and the occasion was based following his demise. Now, it helps elevate funds for folks residing with kidney illness. It’s good to see Swann concerned with an excellent trigger.
PRISCO POWER RANKINGS
This season, the Steelers hope to lastly escape of the cycle of mediocrity they’ve been caught in. They made a number of massive additions to make that occur. They need to win a playoff recreation and be Tremendous Bowl contenders. Sadly, some analysts don’t consider they’re among the many finest groups within the league.
CBS Sports activities analyst Pete Prisco not too long ago launched his Week 1 energy rankings, and the Steelers got here in at 18th total. That places them properly out of Tremendous Bowl competition in Prisco’s eyes. We’ll see if they’ll show him incorrect through the season.
